Cold Weather and Gas Shortages Close Auto Plants in Michigan
General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler all closed auto plants Thursday due to the natural gas shortage caused by a fire at a Consumers Energy Plant on Wednesday.
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General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler all closed auto plants Thursday due to the natural gas shortage caused by a fire at a Consumers Energy Plant on Wednesday.
Tesla managed to eke out a small fourth-quarter profit to close 2018, and it pledged to make money in all quarters this year.
Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 180,000 pickup trucks in North America to fix an electrical problem that can knock out the power steering.
Ever lose a car key, or have one go bad after a few years? You probably dreaded asking the dealer for a new one, worried about the cost, with some keys and fobs costing $300 or more.
Ford Motor Co. has reported its first quarterly loss in two years due to a pension accounting charge and poor performances in Europe and China.
Bill Ford, Bob Lutz, Larry Alexander, Carlo Bailo and other auto executives and political leaders talked with Carol Cain, who spent time at Cobo Center during the North American International Auto Show, along with the CBS 62 crew.
After Tuesday's conference call, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen announced they are forming a global alliance to develop medium-sized pickups and commercial vans and explore a broader cooperation on future battery-powered and autonomous vehicles.
Chinese automaker, GAC Motors unveiled their latest concept car, the ENTRANZE.
Reports say U.S. - China trade war is to blame for a delay for GAC Motor to enter the American market.
Infiniti tried to debuted their concept electric SUV, but had issues because the vehicle was stuck back stage.
One big announcement Hyundai release today at the North American International Auto Show wasn't a new car, but relief to federal employees who have been furloughed during the government shutdown.
Mike Manley, Fiat Chrysler's new CEO, said they do not plan on cutting jobs or align with other automakers, they are strong enough to stand on their own.
One of the most popular new vehicles at the 2019 NAIAS is the 2020 Jeep Gladiator.
Reports indicate that Ford and Volkswagen have scheduled conference call Tuesday morning to announce details of a partnership that's been in the works for the past couple of months.
Volkswagen announced at the NAIAS that they will invest $800 million dollars to manufacture electric vehicles in North America.
Emergency crews are working around the clock to restore clean water to multiple Metro Detroit communities following a water main break.
The 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills burst when it was only 50 years old, well before its expected 100-year lifespan, GLWA said.
The Detroit Fire Investigation Team and ATF are investigating a fire at E&L Supermercado in Southwest Detroit.
Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory.
Authorities say they received a tip from someone who saw the incident on the news and recognized the suspect.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory.
Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
The sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in their travels around the Bahamas — named "Soulmate" — has been seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory.
Gage Workman came off the bench and hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 to snap a five-game losing streak.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Detroit Pistons will look to take a 3-0 playoff series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in Ohio.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
Eighteen U.S. citizens exposed to the hantavirus on a cruise ship are now back on American soil, and one who has tested positive is in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska.
Emergency crews are working around the clock to restore clean water to multiple Metro Detroit communities following a water main break.
Fire alarms sounded from a cannabis dispensary in Monroe County, Michigan, after a stolen sport utility vehicle rammed into the building early Sunday.
Harris says her campaign is focused on developing a citywide "Blight to Beauty" task force, restoring infrastructure and expanding arts and entertainment in the city.
Former homeowners who lost property through tax foreclosure in Wayne County may be owed money — and many don't know it.
